Take a minute to think about why you own land. Is it to pass on to your children and grandchildren? For outdoor recreation? Because you enjo...
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In sheep production, breeding stock selection is the basis for any flock improvement. Deciding which animals to retain can be ...
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The Southeast offers economic and ecological advantages to developing a profitable sheep flock that include a temperate climate free...
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Learn about grass tetany, its occurrence and symptoms, causes, and recommendations for prevention and treatment—including the impo...
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Feed or water containing high levels of nitrate nitrogen can lead to nitrate poisoning in cattle. Learn about factors influencing ni...
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Haylage and baleage are terms often used interchangeably. Haylage is harvested forage ensiled at 40 to 60 percent moisture. Dry hay,...
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Minerals needed in amounts greater than 100 parts per million (ppm) are considered macrominerals. Those required in amounts less tha...
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Know the points to consider when purchasing mineral supplements for the cow-calf operation.
Consumption Levels
The inclusion of sa...
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Johne’s (pronounced “Yo-nees”) disease is a chronic infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberc...
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Make the right forage choices for your cow-calf operation with the help of the diagrams provided.
A sound grazing program include...
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Make the right forage choices for your cow-calf operation with the help of the diagrams provided.
A sound grazing program include...
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Producers increasingly rely on commercial soil testing laboratories to provide nutrient recommendations for crops. To make best-mana...
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